Country Air Estates Airport (1AR9) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Country Air Estates Airport in Lonoke, AR, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KLRF): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Country Air Estates Airport (1AR9) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Lonoke, AR at 250 ft. 1AR9 has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KLRF, about 10 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (11, 18, 29, 36), longest 3,800 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KLRF. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KLRF, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KLRF, 9.7 nm away.
Wind from the west (280°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLRF 130655Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 24/22 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP140 T02380217
What changed at KLRF (nearest station)?
Since the 0555Z (12:55 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0555Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 1AR9
Based on the nearest station (KLRF), 1AR9 is currently VFR with winds from 280° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,350 ft (field elevation 250 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at 1AR9. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11FAV | 2,500 ft | TURF | 1 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 18 | 3,800 ft | TURF | 1 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 29 | 2,500 ft | TURF | 1 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 36 | 3,800 ft | TURF | 1 kt head | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
1AR9 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Country Air Estates Airport in Lonoke, AR: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around 1AR9 is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of 1AR9
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ARP UAL2125 3516N 09315W 0120 F340 TB CONT LGT TURB OCNL MOD TURB IC
ARP UAL2125 3516N 09315W 012…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 1AR9
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KLRF reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 11/18/29/36
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2300Z (6:00 PM CDT)
TAF KLRF 122300Z 1223/1405 VRB06KT 9999 BKN070 QNH2987INS BECMG 1315/1316 26009KT 9999 SCT080 QNH2993INS BECMG 1400/1401 VRB06KT 9999 FEW100 QNH2994INS TX37/1321Z TN23/1311Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 1AR9
- City
- Lonoke
- State
- Arkansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 250 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.8161, -91.9958
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 3,800 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KLRF
- TAF
- Nearest KLRF
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 17h 5m
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Nearby airports
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RC flying fields nearby
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1AR9 weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at 1AR9?+
1AR9 has 4 runways: 11, 18, 29, 36; the longest is 3,800 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 1AR9 come from?+
Country Air Estates Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KLRF, about 10 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 1AR9 can differ.
Does 1AR9 have a TAF?+
Yes. The KLRF TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 1AR9 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. 1AR9 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 1AR9 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Country Air Estates Airport (1AR9)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Country Air Estates Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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